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title: "TN TET Syllabus 2026 Revised: Paper I Classes 1–3 Changed, Paper II Unchanged"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/syllabus/tn-tet-syllabus-2026"
type: "Syllabus"
organization: "Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu"
category: "Teaching"
state: "Tamil Nadu"
published: "2026-10-30T03:22:26.651Z"
updated: "2026-10-30T03:22:26.651Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-29T18:30:00.000Z"
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# TN TET Syllabus 2026 Revised: Paper I Classes 1–3 Changed, Paper II Unchanged

TRB Tamil Nadu published a revised TNTET syllabus on 27 October 2026. In Paper I, the Classes 1 to 3 portions of Tamil, English, Maths and EVS are new; Child Development and Pedagogy and Classes 4 and 5 are unchanged. Paper II is unchanged. See what changed, the exam pattern and the official PDFs.

## Official Links

- [View Syllabus (Official PDF Copy)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/tn-trb/tntet-2026-paper-1-syllabus-revised-classes-1-3-b5f37c04.pdf)
- [Notice PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/tn-trb/tntet-2026-paper-1-syllabus-revised-classes-1-3-b5f37c04.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://trb.tn.gov.in/)

## Overview

The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, published a **revised Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) syllabus** on **27 October 2026**. On its syllabus page, TRB lists it under "Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test TNTET - 2026" as two PDFs: **Paper I**, labelled "Only 1 to 3 Revised, 4 and 5 old syllabus", and **Paper II**, labelled "Old Syllabus".

"1 to 3" means **Classes 1 to 3**. A note on the first page of the Paper I syllabus says that, as per the letter of the Director, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Rc.No.3247099/D2/2026 dated 21 October 2026, the new syllabus is followed for Classes 1 to 3 and the old syllabus for Classes 4 and 5. So in Paper I, the Classes 1 to 3 portions of Tamil, English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies are new. Child Development and Pedagogy and the Classes 4 and 5 portions are unchanged. **Paper II has no change** from the 2022/2025 syllabus.

TRB's page for Notification No. 02/2026 lists the revised syllabus together with that notification: the **Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for Working Teachers – October 2026** (Special TNTET-2), with online applications from 27 October to 19 November 2026. The notification itself does not mention a revised syllabus.

## Exam Pattern

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Paper I – for | Secondary Grade Teachers, Primary School Headmasters and equivalent posts (Classes 1 to 5) |
| Paper I – parts | Child Development and Pedagogy 30; Language I 30; Language II English 30; Mathematics 30; Environmental Studies 30 |
| Paper II – for | Graduate Teachers (BT Assistants), Middle School Headmasters and equivalent posts (Classes 6 to 8) |
| Paper II – parts | Child Development and Pedagogy 30; Language I 30; Language II English 30; Mathematics and Science or Social Science 60 |
| Questions and marks | 150 multiple-choice questions, 150 marks, in each paper |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Mode | Objective type, OMR based |
| Pass marks | General 60% (90); BC, BCM, MBC/DNC 50% (75); SC, SCA, ST, PWD 40% (60) |

## TN TET Syllabus 2026 at a Glance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Conducting body | Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu |
| Published | 27 October 2026, "TAMIL NADU TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST - Revised Syllabus" |
| Paper I (Classes 1 to 5) | Classes 1 to 3 portions revised; Classes 4 and 5 and Child Development and Pedagogy unchanged |
| Paper II (Classes 6 to 8) | Unchanged from the 2022/2025 syllabus |
| Basis of the revision | Letter of the Director, SCERT, Rc.No.3247099/D2/2026 dated 21 October 2026 (as stated in the Paper I syllabus) |
| Listed with | Notification No. 02/2026, TNTET for Working Teachers – October 2026 (Special TNTET-2) |
| Exam (Notification 02/2026) | 20 December 2026 (tentative): Paper II forenoon, Paper I afternoon |

## What Changed in the TN TET Paper I Syllabus 2026

AIJobAlert compared the 2026 Paper I syllabus with the 2022/2025 one, section by section. This is the summary; the official PDFs below are the full syllabus.

| Part of Paper I | Classes 1 to 3 | Classes 4 and 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| i. Child Development and Pedagogy | Unchanged |  |
| ii. Language I – Tamil | New: six curricular goals, with learning outcomes for Classes 1 and 2 and for Class 3 | Unchanged, now in its own table |
| iii. Language II – English | New: Classes 1 to 3 syllabus by four curricular goals, set out for Classes 1 and 2 and for Class 3 | Unchanged |
| iv. Mathematics | New: curricular goal CG-1 for Classes 1 and 2, CG-2 to CG-5 for Class 3 | Unchanged topics |
| v. Environmental Studies | New: Classes 1 and 2 Environmental Science (15 curricular goals), Class 3 Science (8 themes) and Class 3 Social Science (9 curricular goals) | Unchanged topics (Science and Social Science) |

##### Tamil (Classes 1 to 3)

- The old skill-wise table for Classes 1 to 5 is replaced, for Classes 1 to 3, by six curricular goals: readiness for learning, listening and speaking the language naturally, reading readiness and fluent reading with understanding, writing readiness and fluent writing, correct expression with vocabulary and simple functional grammar, and values, life skills and 21st-century skills.
- The syllabus notes that grammar terms are not introduced at this stage.

##### English (Classes 1 to 3)

- The three class-wise tables are replaced by a Classes 1 to 3 syllabus, set out for Classes 1 and 2 and for Class 3, each arranged by four curricular goals (CG 1 listening and speaking; CG 2 reading and CG 3 writing, with functional grammar and vocabulary; CG 4 values and life skills), with class-wise learning outcomes.
- The old Objectives, Classroom procedure and Evaluation columns are gone. Notes on Arts, Life Skills and Values are added, and grammar is learnt naturally through use, with grammatical terms introduced later only to the extent needed.

##### Mathematics (Classes 1 to 3)

- Class 1 counts, reads and writes numbers up to 50 (the old Class 1 worked with numbers up to 20, with 21 to 49/99 as an optional part). Class 3 works with numbers up to 999, including addition and subtraction up to 999 (the old Class 3 had numbers up to 1000).
- Fractions (fractions used in everyday life, as equal share) are now in Class 3; in the old syllabus they started in Class 4.
- Money in Class 3 covers "different combinations of notes up to Rs 500" and addition and subtraction problems involving money; the old Class 3 topics of relating rupee and paise and making bills are not in the new list. In Class 3, the old "Weight (using non-standard)" topic is now "Weight: kilogram, more than/ less than 1 kilogram, using simple balance".

##### Environmental Studies (Classes 1 to 3)

- **Classes 1 and 2:** 15 curricular goals, from My Body and My Senses to Movement and Patterns. The old "My beloved Motherland" topic (national days, symbols, flag, Father of the Nation, first President, first Prime Minister) is not in the new syllabus.
- **Class 3 Science:** eight themes: World of Plants, Food we eat, The Human Body, First Aid and Safety, World of Animals, Materials and Designs, Elements (soil), and Patterns and Interactions in Nature. Force, states of matter and the thermometer are no longer in Class 3. A "First Aid & Safety" theme is added (its goal is basic first aid and keeping safe; its listed content is keeping safe when lost, safe and unsafe touch, touching rules, secrets and respect), and soil, a Class 5 topic in the old syllabus, is now in Class 3.
- **Class 3 Social Science:** nine curricular goals (Myself and Others; Self-worth and rights; local institutions; Arts and Sports in community life; History from local to global; Earth and natural environment; Movement of the Earth; Transport and Communication; Exploring Space) replace the old ten units, which named topics such as Panchayat, District Administration and Freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu.

## TN TET Paper I Syllabus 2026 (Classes 1 to 5)

Paper I is for Classes 1 to 5. It has five parts of 30 questions and 30 marks each.

| Part | Questions / Marks | What the 2026 syllabus covers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| i. Child Development and Pedagogy (age group 6 to 11 years) | 30 / 30 | Part A Child Development: the child's profile at the beginning of primary education (physical and cognitive; social and emotional), physical and intellectual development, social and emotional development, and moral development during primary school years (6 to 10 years). Part B Learning: learning; types, levels and approaches to learning; concepts and constructs; factors contributing to learning; the constructivist approach; learning and knowledge |
| ii. Language I – Tamil / Telugu / Malayalam / Kannada / Urdu | 30 / 30 | Tamil: Classes 1 and 2, Class 3 (new) and Classes 4 and 5 (old). Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Urdu follow the same pattern |
| iii. Language II – English | 30 / 30 | Classes 1 to 3 (new, by curricular goals); Class 4 and Class 5 (old) |
| iv. Mathematics | 30 / 30 | Classes 1 to 3 (new); Class 4 and Class 5 (old) |
| v. Environmental Studies | 30 / 30 | Classes 1 and 2 Environmental Science, Class 3 Science and Class 3 Social Science (new); Classes 4 and 5 Science, Class 4 and Class 5 Social Science (old) |
| **Total** | **150 / 150** |  |

## TN TET Paper II Syllabus 2026 (Classes 6 to 8)

Paper II is for Classes 6 to 8. TRB lists it as "Old Syllabus": apart from the year removed from its headings, its content is the same as the 2022/2025 Paper II syllabus.

| Part | Questions / Marks | What the syllabus covers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| i. Child Development and Pedagogy (age group 11 to 14 years) | 30 / 30 | Growth and development of the child; theories of child development; attention, perception and memory; motivation and learning; intelligence and creativity; personality; socializing agencies; pedagogical concerns (three units) |
| ii. Language I | 30 / 30 | Tamil (Classes 6 to 8); Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Urdu follow the same pattern |
| iii. Language II – English | 30 / 30 | Classes 6, 7 and 8 |
| iv. (a) Mathematics and Science, or (b) Social Science | 60 / 60 | Mathematics: number system, measurements, algebra, life mathematics, geometry (including practical geometry), statistics and information processing. Science: physics, chemistry and biology units for Classes 6, 7 and 8. Social Science: history, geography, civics and economics for Classes 6 to 8 |
| **Total** | **150 / 150** |  |

Under Notification 02/2026, Mathematics and Science teachers take part iv (a), Social Science teachers take part iv (b), and any other subject teacher takes either. One printed heading in the Paper II PDF calls Child Development and Pedagogy "Classes 1-5 … Age Group 6-11"; the table on its first page and the notification give 11 to 14 years for Paper II.

## Special TNTET-2 (Notification 02/2026): Key Details

These details are from [Notification No. 02/2026 (26 October 2026)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/tn-trb/tntet-working-teachers-october-2026-notification-02-2026-0a241032.pdf), the exam TRB lists the revised syllabus with.

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Exam | Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for Working Teachers – October 2026 (Special TNTET-2) |
| Who can apply | Working teachers appointed on or before 1 September 2025 as Secondary Grade Teachers, Graduate Teachers (BT Assistants), BRTEs, Special Education Teachers (IEDSS) and other equivalent cadre posts, on time-scale, consolidated or part-time pay, in Government, Government Aided and Unaided Recognized Private Schools of State Board and other boards in Tamil Nadu |
| Online application | 27 October 2026 to 19 November 2026 |
| Edit option | 20 November 2026 to 22 November 2026 |
| Exam date | 20 December 2026 (tentative): Paper II forenoon, Paper I afternoon |
| Fee | ₹600 for each application; ₹300 for SC, SCA, ST and differently abled candidates. Separate applications and fees for Paper I and Paper II. Paid online only through the payment gateway (net banking, credit card or debit card); the fee is not refunded |
| Documents to upload | Photograph (40–60 KB) and signature (20–40 KB) in JPG/JPEG/PNG; Service Certificate in the Annexure-I format, community certificate and all educational qualification certificates as PDF (250–300 KB). An application without the Service Certificate in the prescribed format is rejected |
| Hall ticket and centre | Hall tickets are uploaded on TRB's website and in the candidate's login dashboard; they are not sent offline. The exam is held in all districts; the centre is given in the hall ticket |
| Pass marks | General 60% (90 marks); BC, BCM, MBC/DNC 50% (75 marks); SC, SCA, ST and PWD 40% (60 marks), out of 150 |

The notification lists the educational qualifications for Paper I and Paper II and the full rules; read it before applying.

## Download the Official TN TET Syllabus PDFs

AIJobAlert keeps a copy of each TRB PDF so the link keeps working if the Board moves or replaces a file. Each copy has the same pages and content as the file TRB published, with a short AIJobAlert.com source note added.

- [TNTET 2026 Paper I syllabus (Classes 1 to 3 revised, 4 and 5 old), 97 pages](https://aijobalert.com/documents/tn-trb/tntet-2026-paper-1-syllabus-revised-classes-1-3-b5f37c04.pdf)
- [TNTET 2026 Paper II syllabus (old syllabus), 75 pages](https://aijobalert.com/documents/tn-trb/tntet-2026-paper-2-syllabus-53e68d91.pdf)
- [Notification No. 02/2026: TNTET for Working Teachers – October 2026 (26 October 2026)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/tn-trb/tntet-working-teachers-october-2026-notification-02-2026-0a241032.pdf)

Official pages: [TRB syllabus page](https://trb.tn.gov.in/syllabus1.php?language=LG-1&status=Active) and [trb.tn.gov.in](https://trb.tn.gov.in/). The notification says applications are accepted only online through TRB's website; TRB's home page links its [online registration portal](https://trb1.ucanapply.com/apply_now). TRB's toll-free number for queries is 1800 425 6753.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Has the TN TET syllabus changed in 2026?

Yes, partly. On 27 October 2026 TRB published a revised syllabus. In Paper I, the Classes 1 to 3 portions of Tamil, English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies are new. Child Development and Pedagogy and the Classes 4 and 5 portions are unchanged, and Paper II is unchanged.

### What does 'Only 1 to 3 Revised, 4 and 5 old syllabus' mean?

It refers to classes. The Paper I syllabus says that, as per the SCERT Director's letter Rc.No.3247099/D2/2026 dated 21 October 2026, the new syllabus is followed for Classes 1 to 3 and the old syllabus for Classes 4 and 5.

### Is the TN TET Paper II syllabus changed in 2026?

No. TRB lists the 2026 Paper II syllabus as 'Old Syllabus', and its content is the same as the 2022/2025 Paper II syllabus; only the year was removed from its headings.

### Which exam is the revised TN TET syllabus for?

TRB lists it under 'Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test TNTET - 2026' and on its page for Notification No. 02/2026, the TNTET for Working Teachers – October 2026 (Special TNTET-2). The notification itself does not mention a revised syllabus.

### What is the TN TET exam pattern?

Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 3 hours, OMR based. Paper I has five parts of 30 marks: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Paper II has Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and English (30 marks each) and 60 marks of Mathematics and Science or Social Science.

### What are the TN TET qualifying marks?

Under Notification 02/2026: General 60% (90 of 150); BC, BCM and MBC/DNC 50% (75); SC, SCA, ST and PWD 40% (60). Candidates who reach these marks get the Paper I or Paper II Eligibility Certificate.

### How long is the TN TET certificate valid?

TRB's TNTET page says that under G.O. Ms. No. 128, School Education (TRB) Department, dated 23 August 2021, the TET certificate remains valid for life for appointment, unless otherwise notified by the Government.

### When is the Special TNTET-2 exam in 2026?

Notification 02/2026 gives 20 December 2026 as a tentative date: Paper II in the forenoon and Paper I in the afternoon. The online application window is 27 October to 19 November 2026.

### In which medium is the TN TET question paper?

Candidates choose Tamil or English as the medium for Child Development and Pedagogy and for the subject parts (Mathematics and Environmental Studies in Paper I; Mathematics and Science or Social Science in Paper II). Language I in Paper I and Paper II can be Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada or Urdu.

### Where can I download the TN TET syllabus 2026 PDF?

From TRB's syllabus page at trb.tn.gov.in, under 'Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test TNTET - 2026'. Copies of the Paper I and Paper II PDFs are also linked on this page.

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